Prev. ed. published under author: F. Philip Rice. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
The social context of adolescence -- Adolescents in theoretical context -- Adolescent diversity: socioeconomic status and ethnicity -- Body issues: physical growth and health-related behaviors -- Cognitive development: improvements in thinking, reasoning, and decision making -- Self-concept, identity, ethnicity, and gender -- The development of moral values -- Relationships with family members -- Different family patterns -- Being a member of the adolescent subculture: activities and interactions with peers -- Sexual behaviors -- Education and school -- Work and vocation -- Adolescent stress and alienation -- Substance abuse, addiction, and dependency.
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